<p>A broken world. A failed mission. A fire waiting to be lit.</p><p></p><p>After a devastating encounter with the emperor of Orden Ryoku Dragontalen is forced to retreat-beaten broken and more uncertain than ever. But there's no time to rest. Chris Olestine remains trapped behind enemy lines and the empire's reach is spreading fast.</p><p></p><p>Haunted by his sister's fate and burdened by promises he struggles to keep Ryoku begins a journey across fractured worlds gathering allies and confronting new enemies. But the path to recovery is steep-and betrayal cuts deeper than any blade.</p><p></p><p>Meanwhile the mighty kingdom of Syaoto struggles to persist. Will Ramun deliberates between the remnants of his homeland and upholding a vow. Sira must choose between the man she loves and helping a land teetering on the brink. Torn between duty and kinship they must finish what they started before the darkness claims it all.</p><p></p><p>The embers of rebellion are stirring. And as past sins come back to light Ryoku and his allies must decide what they're willing to burn to set the world right. </p>